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Patent CA-2399332-C (CA)
Inventor: ELDER JOHN B
IPC: B65D90/62
Filed: 2002-08-21
Granted: 2009-04-28
Abstract: A basket gate mechanism including two opposed gate segments supported at its ends by pairs of different length arms interconnected by a mechanism that ensures coordination of the movement of the segments which are opened and closed by a double acting hydraulic cylinder, located between the gate ends. The cylinders provide three gate positions: closed, operating to discharge solids, and clean out, which considerably simplifies the equipment required for controlling the opening and closing of the gate. The gate opening is angled relative to the conveyor beneath it, so that the downstream end is further away than the downstream end. The linkage means supporting the gate segments is constructed to minimise torsional stress in the gate segments as a result of the trapezoidal opening resulting from the gate being angled. The downstream ends of the gate segments also include a pair of shear plates to control the level of the solids discharged onto the conveyor.
Patent CA-2401679-C (CA)
Inventor: BRAUN ULRICH
IPC: A62C31/12
Filed: 2001-02-28
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing chamber for producing compressed air foam in fire extinguishing devices. The mixing chamber has a compressed air inlet, an extinguishing agent inlet and a compressed air foam outlet. The contour of the mixing chamber tapers towards the compressed air foam outlet. The invention also includes a fire extinguishing device. The fire extinguishing device includes an extinguishing agent container, a connecting device for connecting a source of compressed air to a mixing chamber of the kind described above.
Patent CA-2402711-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for supporting automotive tires
Inventor: STARLING ROY
IPC: B66F7/28
Filed: 2000-03-17
Granted: 2008-09-09
Abstract: An apparatus (20) for supporting automotive tires is provided having a hange r pin (54) adapted to fit through the mount hole of a vehicle wheel. The apparatus is intended to be installed on an automotive hoist (22) at a height approximately the same as that of a tire of a vehicle disposed on the hoist. A worker removing a wheel from the vehicle disposed on the hoist (22) can thus hang the wheel on the apparatus without significantly bending at the waist.
Patent CA-2403192-C (CA)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: CHATTING DAVID JOHN
IPC: G06K9/80
Filed: 2001-03-06
Granted: 2007-11-13
Abstract: An image recognition process (15) applied to a photograph is preceded by a pre-processing step which identifies parts of the image which are in focus. The recognition process is then limited to those parts. The pre-processing typically operates by creating (10-12) a measure of high spatial frequency activity and applyin g a thresh-old to them (13, 14).
Patent CA-2405195-C (CA)
Title: Preparation of secondary aminoisobutylalkoxysilanes
Inventor: CHILDRESS R SHAWN
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 2001-05-07
Granted: 2011-03-15
Abstract: A highly efficient method is provided for preparing secondary aminoisobutylalkoxysilanes by reacting hydridoalkoxysilanes with secondary methallylamines in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst.
Patent CA-2406933-C (CA)
Title: Reperage d'objets dans une image
Inventor: NAVON YAAKOV
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2001-03-26
Granted: 2007-04-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé qui permet de repérer un objet prédéfini dans une image. Le procédé consiste à sélectionner une ligne appartenant à l'objet, qui présente une largeur de trait connu et définit une largeur maximale (56) et une largeur minimale (58) délimitant ensemble, entre elles, une plage de largeurs (60) dans laquelle se situe la largeur de trait. Un élément est localisé dans l'image, qui présente une largeur de l'élément comprise dans la plage, et ledit élément est traité pour déterminer s'il fait partie de l'objet.
Patent CA-2409000-C (CA)
Inventor: FURUKAWA TAKESHI
IPC: F02G3/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Granted: 2006-05-16
Abstract: An ion generating device generates O2-(H2O)n (where n is a natural number) as negative ions and H+(H20O)m (where m is a natural number) as positive ions, and discharges those ions into the air so that airborne germs are killed through an oxidation reaction by hydrogen peroxide H2O2 or radical hydroxyl OH generated through as an active species a chemical reaction between the negative and positive ions. Satisfactory sterilization is achieved when the negative and positive ions are generated in such a way that the concentrations of the negative and positive ions arc both 10,000 ion/cc at a distance of 10 cm from the point at which they are generated.
Patent CA-2409869-C (CA)
Inventor: WINTER GABRIELE
IPC: A61K31/569
Filed: 2001-05-09
Granted: 2009-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to novel solid body forms of mesoprogestin 11.beta.-[4 E- (hydroxyiminomethyl)-phenyl]-17.alpha.-methoxymethyl-17.beta.-methoxy-estra- 4,9-dien-3-one (oxime J 867), particularly a highly pure and stable amorphou s or highly crystalline form (ansolvate/anhydrate) of compound J 867. The invention also relates to methods for producing said novel solid body forms and to the use thereof in pharmaceutical compositions. The novel solid body forms are characterized by exhibiting a high degree of stability. The solid body forms of oxime J 867 can, in particular, be used in the area of fertili ty control and in hormone replacement therapy.
Patent CA-2412043-C (CA)
Title: Air circulating method and device
Inventor: LESAGE GAETAN
IPC: F24F13/00
Filed: 2002-12-19
Granted: 2011-02-22
Abstract: A method for circulating the air contained within an enclosure so as to reduce the vertical air temperature stratification. The method includes the steps of positioning a piece of furniture within the enclosure so as to create an air circulating conduit. The piece of furniture is positioned so as to form at least part of the air circulating conduit. The air circulating conduit defines a circulating conduit inlet positioned adjacent a first initial air temperature level and a circulating conduit outlet positioned adjacent a second initial air temperature level. The method also involves inducing a flow of air in the circulating conduit so as to force the air adjacent the first initial air temperature level to flow into the conduit inlet and to be discharged at the conduit outlet. An air circulating device is also proposed.
Patent CA-2415879-C (CA)
Title: Multiposition brush
Inventor: PRIMEAU MARIO
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 2003-01-02
Granted: 2012-12-04
Abstract: The multiposition brush comprises a handle member having a connecting surface, and a head member having brushing and connecting sides. The brushing side is provided with bristles. The connecting side has a connecting surface. The brush also comprises a connector rotatably connecting the connecting surfaces of the handle and head members within a common plane, the head member being rotatable with respect to the handle member between at least two positions. The brush also comprises a locking device for locking in position the head member with respect to the handle member.
Patent CA-2416070-C (CA)
Title: Tuple space operations for fine grained system control
Inventor: LAKINS IAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-01-09
Granted: 2008-04-01
Abstract: According to the present invention, a plurality of new tuple-space operators is provided for enhancing the capability of tuple spaces to provide fine-grained control of presence and location systems. New Deactivate/Activate and Mass Timer Extension operators may be applied simultaneously to large numbers of tuples and anti- tuples, thereby improving system responsiveness. A new Query operator greatly increases the ability of presence and location systems to guarantee that private information in the tuple space remains private.
Patent CA-2417321-C (CA)
Inventor: SUMINO TATSUO
IPC: C12S1/00
Filed: 2003-01-24
Granted: 2011-02-22
Abstract: Provided are a nitrite-type nitrification carrier and a method for producing the same and a method and an apparatus for removing nitrogen using; the same, in which the quantity of organic matter to be added can be substantially reduced to reduce running cost. A method for producing a nitrite-type nitrification carrier in which ammonia-oxidizing bacteria for nitrifying ammonium to nitrite is preferentially accumulated comprises the steps of: entrapping and immobilizing any sludge selected from sediment from a lake, a river or the sea, soil from the surface of the earth, or activated sludge from a sewage-treatment plant into a monomer or a prepolymer for immobilizing microorganisms; and then subjecting the entrapped and immobilized sludge to heat treatment at 30 to 80°C.
Patent CA-2417935-C (CA)
Title: Medicament anti-inflammatoire
Inventor: FERRERO MARIA ELENA
IPC: A61K31/7076
Filed: 2001-07-26
Granted: 2010-04-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne l'utilisation de l'adénosine-5'-triphosphate-2',3'-dialdéhyde (oATP) comme médicament utilisé dans le traitement des troubles inflammatoires.
Patent CA-2418363-C (CA)
Title: Airport baggage handling conveyor system
Inventor: OSTROM ULF
IPC: B65G47/51
Filed: 2001-06-27
Granted: 2007-12-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a system for the handling of baggage in airports, whe re the passenger hands over his baggage on check-in and collects it at the plac e of arrival. The system includes a check-in area (12) for baggage (11) with means for marking and sorting of the main baggage and the transit baggage, means (13, 15) for transport of the baggage, a buffer (17) for main baggage and a buffer (14) for transit baggage, and means (16) for the continuous transport of baggage (11) from the buffers (14, 17) and out to the airplanes (30) in the departure area (20-23).
Patent CA-2424085-C (CA)
Title: Procede et dispositif pour couler en continu de l'acier liquide
Inventor: NAVEAU PAUL
IPC: B22D11/108
Filed: 2001-09-18
Granted: 2009-12-15
Abstract: Busette de coulée continue composée principalement, si elle est décrite en position verticale et considérée dans le sens de progression de l'acier liquide de haut en bas, un conduit vertical (5) présentant dans sa partie supérieure un organe répartiteur, disposé sensiblement à l'entrée dudit conduit et comprenant un dôme (6) permettant de dévier le métal entrant dans la busette, laquelle est également dotée de moyens d'injection de matière gazeuse, liquide ou solide finement divisée sous ledit dôme (6) dans une zone dite interne (11). Le dôme (6) dudit organe répartiteur est pouvrvu de moyens permettant la séparation de l'acier liquide en deux jets (B,C), un jet (B) s'écoulant dans la zone dite interne (11) et pénétrant dans la lingotière (1) par un premier orifice (9), suite à la base inférieure dudit conduit (5) et un jet (C) s'écoulant dans une zone dite externe (12) et pénétrant dans la lingotière (1) par des orifices latéraux (8), situés dans la paroi verticale dudit conduit (5).
Patent CA-2426677-C (CA)
Inventor: PRIOR DAVID W
IPC: B29C67/24
Filed: 2001-11-27
Granted: 2011-06-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a high modulus elastomer composition reinforced by pulp having a high surface area and composed of a combination of at least two organic polymeric materials.
Patent CA-2428930-C (CA)
Inventor: VIAUD JEAN
IPC: A01D34/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Granted: 2006-07-25
Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a wheel at each end of a transverse main frame with each wheel being carried by a vertically pivotal link to which an extensible and retractable actuating device is coupled for effecting vertical adjustment of the frame relative to the ground. The upper end of each actuating device is attached to a further link which is vertically pivotally mounted to the frame and has its upward movement resisted by a frame-mounted spring so as to dampen forces imposed on the wheel by the terrain. Each further link may be selectively locked to the frame so as to eliminate the function of the associated spring.
Patent CA-2435375-C (CA)
Title: Produits geniques sujets aux tumeurs mammaliennes et leurs utilisations
Inventor: COHEN STANLEY N
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2002-01-18
Granted: 2012-06-05
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur des procédés et sur des compositions de régulation de l'ubiquitination dans une cellule. Cette invention porte notamment sur des polypeptides purifiés comprenant un domaine de régulation de l'ubiquitination. L'invention porte, en outre, sur des procédés d'utilisation de ces polypeptides pour cribler des agents, produire des anticorps et traiter des maladies telles que les maladies prolifératives, les maladies neurodégénératives, les maladies auto-immunes, les maladies métaboliques et les troubles de croissance. L'invention porte aussi sur des anticorps qui se lient au domaine de régulation de l'ubiquitination et sur des agents et des anticorps qui régulent l'ubiquitination dans les cellules, par exemple, par modulation de l'interaction entre une protéine TSG101 et une protéine MDM2.
Patent CA-2436322-C (CA)
Title: Rotatable aerating composter
Inventor: WINDLE HARRY NEAL
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2003-07-31
Granted: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for efficient composting of organic matter using a low-cost composting structure and high efficiency methods. A composting container incorporates rigid insulated panels to form an insulated composting containe r of a generally cylindrical shape with polygonal cross-section. The insulated panels provide high thermal efficiency at low cost to help maintain composting temperatures. A rigid fra me supports the panels and allows the container to be rotated. An internal manifold or plenu m supplies air while the container is stationary or rotating. Rotation in various embodiments is effected by motor driven rollers bearing on external hoops integrated to the container support frame. In preferred methods, the container is rotated at rates slower than one revolution per minute as air is introduced.
Patent CA-2440609-C (CA)
Title: Communications apparatus and method
Inventor: REGULINSKI PAUL LUCIAN
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2002-02-04
Granted: 2011-05-24
Abstract: A method of reusing frequency bands between base stations of a terrestrial mobile communications network and a satellite communications network, comprising allocating the frequency bands using integrated resource management and other mitigation techniques in such a way as to minimise interference between both the systems, thus making optimum usage of valuable frequency spectrum.
Patent CA-2446502-C (CA)
Title: High capacity assay platforms
Inventor: DAPRON JOHN
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2002-04-29
Granted: 2011-07-26
Abstract: A high capacity assay platform capable of binding target molecules includes a substrate and a polymer matrix attached to the substrate. The polymer matrix comprises a plurality of polymer molecules where at least some of the polymer molecules are covalently attached directly to the substrate and at least some of which molecules are crosslinked to other polymer molecules. Some of the polymer molecules have at least one binding ligand covalently attached thereto, and the density of the polymer matrix on the substrate is at least 2 µg/cm2.
Patent CA-2447554-C (CA)
Title: Visible and audible warning system for a transport system
Inventor: GO GIOK DJIEN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2000-05-13
Granted: 2010-09-14
Abstract: A conventional warning device of a transport system, additional warning lights and an audible device are assembled together to form a visible and audible warning system, thus saving costs, decreasing the failure rate and increasing the reliability. In an event of accident and/or fire this system automatically turns on the warning lights to warn drivers or pilots of oncoming transport systems and assist passengers in finding the doors and door-release levers. That system delivers via the loudspeakers helpful information, based on a multi-lingual text data, of how to behave, how to operate the door-release levers for detaching the jammed and/or locked doors from the vehicle body and how to egress out of the transport system therethrough. The system is equipped with a minor current circuit and rechargeable batteries to ensure the power supply when the car battery must be disconnected or the conventional power supply fails in an accident.
Patent CA-2471159-C (CA)
Title: Image filling method, apparatus and computer readable medium for reducing filling process in producing animation
Inventor: TERANISHI KYOKO
IPC: G06T11/40
Filed: 2000-05-24
Granted: 2006-06-27
Abstract: An image filling method for reducing filling process in producing animation. The image filling method includes the steps of generating color specifying information including predetermined colors and corresponding names; displaying said color specifying information at coordinates when a user specifies a closed region by pointing said coordinates with a pointing device; and filling said closed region with a color specified by the user from said displayed color specifying information.
Patent CA-2473822-C (CA)
Title: Computer controlled sheet feeder
Inventor: VEDOY ARILD
IPC: B65H3/04
Filed: 2004-07-13
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A sheet feeder having parallel opposing shafts with rollers or belts for engaging sheets. The sheet feeder having one control to adjust the height of both sides of one shaft so that the rollers apply the same force to both sides of the sheet to feed the sheet straight preventing the sheets from jamming in the sheet feeder. The sheet feeder can have manual or electronic height adjustments. The gap between the shafts can be quickly and easily changed for quickly changing production runs with different thickness product. The shafts are three-piece shafts for ease of changing the rollers on the shaft. All the bearings are pregreased and sealed to protect the bearings from dirt and debris. Rods connect the height adjustment on both sides of the shaft so both sides are adjusted by the same amount at the same time.
Patent CA-2477024-C (CA)
Title: Voice matching system for audio transducers
Inventor: REICHEL KENNETH
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2004-08-09
Granted: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for matching an output of an auxiliary signal transducer with a reference signal transducer where the auxiliary signal transducer and reference signal transducer receive audio signals from a common signal source along different respective signal paths. The method includes the steps of determining a signal amplitude output value provided by the auxiliary and by the reference transducers within each of a plurality of different frequency ranges in response to the audio signal received along the respective signal paths and adjusting the signal amplitude output value of the auxiliary transducer within at least some of the plurality of different frequency ranges based upon the respective signal amplitude output value of the reference transducer.
Patent CA-2477077-C (CA)
Title: Steam reforming fuel processor, burner assembly, and methods of operating the same
Inventor: PLEDGER WILLIAM A
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2003-04-11
Granted: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A burner assembly (400') receiving at least one liquid and/or gaseous fuel stream (408) mixing said stream with air (410) and combusting the mixed stream to provide heat for a fuel processor. The burner assembly fuel stream (408) may originate as at least one combustible stream produced by fuel processing and/or fuel cell system and have the same composition as a stream that is delivered for non-combustion purposes to another portion of the fuel processing and/or fuel cell system. Additionally the burner assembly (400') may receive and vaporize a fuel stream (82) that includes the same carbon-containing feedstock and/or has the same overall composition as feed stream from which the fuel processor, e.g. steam reformer, produces hydrogen gas.
Patent CA-2486144-C (CA)
Title: Compositions comprising an angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker and a diuretic
Inventor: SHETTY SURAJ SHIVAPPA
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Granted: 2012-02-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of organic compounds, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit of parts comprising said combination of organic compounds and to a method of treatment or prevention of certain conditions or diseases.
Patent CA-2489351-C (CA)
Title: Circuit accumulateur d'energie pour reguler la rotation d'un rotor
Inventor: BROWN FRED A
IPC: G05D13/62
Filed: 2003-07-09
Granted: 2011-01-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un régulateur de soufflante, conçu pour commander la rotation d'un rotor (équipé d'une aube de soufflante), qui est doté d'un limiteur de courant qui régule le débit du courant destiné à un appareil de stockage capacitif. Plus précisément, le régulateur de soufflante a une entrée qui reçoit une tension d'entrée, le stockage capacitif noté au niveau de la communication électrique avec les circuits du rotor (qui commandent la rotation du rotor) et l'entrée, et le limiteur de courant noté couplé entre l'entrée et le stockage capacitif. Les circuits du rotor peuvent être excités par la tension d'entrée, tandis que, d'une manière similaire, le stockage capacitif est capable de se charger en recevant le courant de l'entrée. Le limiteur de courant, du moins en partie, régule le débit du courant de l'entrée au stockage capacitif.
Patent CA-2489860-C (CA)
Inventor: TESSIER PHILIPPE A
IPC: A61P17/06
Filed: 2003-06-20
Granted: 2015-02-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for modulating, reducing or inhibiting, inflammatory reactions in a patient. Particularly, inflammatory reactions that are targeted by the present invention are cell migration, secretion of toxic products and proteolysis at a site of inflammation. Reduction of inflammation manifestations and reactions occurs by using an anti-S100 polynucleotide or polypeptide inhibitor or antagonist, which is essentially targeted against S100A8, S100A9 or S100A12, alone or in combination with other inhibitors of chemokines or immune modulating products.
Patent CA-2494111-C (CA)
Title: Implantable prosthesis
Inventor: FORD STEVEN PALMER
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2003-05-01
Granted: 2011-06-21
Abstract: An implantable prosthesis (21) for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall hernia, including an umbilical hernia, and for preventing the occurrence of a hernia at a small opening or weakness in a tissue or muscle wall, such as at a puncture tract opening remaining after completion of a laparoscopic procedure. The prosthesis includes a patch (22) and/or plug having a body portion that is larger than a portion of the opening or weakness so that placement of the body portion against the defect will cover or extend across that portion of the opening or weakness. At least one tether (24), such as a strap, extends from the patch or plug and may be manipulated by a surgeon to position the patch or plug relative to the repair site and/or to secure the patch or plug relative to the opening or weakness in the tissue or muscle wall. The tether may be configured to extend through the defect and outside a patient's body to allow a surgeon to position and/or manipulate the patch from a location outside the body. An indicator (60) may be provided on the tether as an aid for a surgeon in determining when the patch or plug has been inserted a sufficient distance within the patient. A  support member may be arranged in or on the patch or plug to help deploy the patch or plug at the surgical site and/or help inhibit collapse or buckling of the patch or plug. The patch or plug may be configured with a pocket or cavity to facilitate the deployment and/or positioning of the patch or plug over the opening or weakness.